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Sanitary paper products market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for sanitary paper products in Lithuania showed steady volume growth from 2018 to 2024, expanding from 34 684 tons to 48 241 tons. The most notable increases occurred in 2019 and 2022, with rises above 7%, while 2021 was a year of near stability.

In value terms, the market rose sharply from 87.8 million US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 139.7 million in 2023. This steeper climb suggests a combination of higher consumption and increasing average prices. The value then stabilized in 2024 at 137.8 million dollars.

Domestic production increased throughout the period, from 33 290 tons to 50 419 tons, helping to supply the growing market. Trade flows also expanded, with both imports and exports rising significantly.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sanitary paper products in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of sanitary paper products has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 70 058 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 33.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	14.6%	3.5%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Sanitary paper products production in Lithuania has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania produced 43 667 tonnes, showing a modest 2.0% improvement over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 31.2%, with an average annual rate of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.6%	11.2%	2.0%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sanitary paper products from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Lithuania's exports of sanitary paper products by volume declined. In 2021, exports totaled 33 112 tonnes, down 3.3% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 23.9%, averaging 7.4% per year. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 34 232 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 13.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	13.4%	(3.3%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania exported sanitary paper products to a diverse range of markets. Even the top destinations—Latvia, Denmark, and Poland—combined accounted for only 48.0% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Lithuania's exports of sanitary paper products in value terms declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 61 445 thousand US dollars, remaining largely stable year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports increased by 23.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 61 681 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 13.8% also in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	13.8%	(0.4%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's exports of sanitary paper products in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. The top three markets—Latvia (21.0% of export value), Estonia (12.9%), and Denmark (12.1%)—together represented only 46.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sanitary paper products to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Lithuania's imports of sanitary paper products by volume decreased. In 2021, imports totaled 29 306 tonnes, a 6.2% drop from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 4.2%, with an average annual rate of 1.4%. The peak volume was in 2020 at 31 247 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 6.4% also recorded that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	6.4%	(6.2%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland (34.3% of import volume), Finland (10.7%), and Germany (9.2%) formed the core of Lithuania's sanitary paper products imports, together accounting for 54.2% of total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's imports of sanitary paper products in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 94 540 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 4.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports grew by 11%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	4.7%	4.0%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Finland remained the key sources for Lithuania's imports of sanitary paper products in value terms, together representing 54.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io